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The China Syndrome

PG

People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.

1979·122 min·Released
Studio: Columbia Pictures, IPC Films
7.1TMDb
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Theatrical Mar 16, 1979Physical Oct 26, 2004
Nexus ms5107TMDb 988IMDb tt0078966
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USA · English · Kids

Overview

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.

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californiatelecasterradiationenergy policyearthquakenuclear power plantcinematographertragedyconspiracytv reporteratomic reactortelevision broadcastsouthern californianuclear powerwhistleblowerfalsificationnuclear accidentpicketingturbine

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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$52M
TMDb Votes
514
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